Today’s Turf News

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 961, 2 May 1930, Page 10

Today’s Turf News

CAMBRIDGE TROTS BRACKETS FOR TOMORROW LATEST TATTLE Backers who prefer two chances in a race will find several combinations at Cambridge tomorrow which will give them the desired opportunity. Brackets are as follow: President’s Handicap.—Cornelian and Brutus. Trotting Cup.—Hostess and Richore, Te Wahia and Brutus. Hautapu Handicap.—Lucy Bell and Queen’s Bond. Stewards’ Handicap.—Chrystal and Typist. Farewell Handicap.—Gang Awa’ and High Sea, Richore and Hostess. Gaza is one of the best beginners in commission and over a mile course is always a force to be reckoned with. Beyond that point he gets the stitch quickly, but the saddle heat on Saturday will be like a made to order suit for him. Dad’s Hope has raced consistently without yet having his number hoisted on top. A short course suits the Aus-tralian-bred pacer and he appears to appreciate carrying a bit of weight on top. A win for Bill Clifton’s chestnut would be popularly received. Consistency has been a strong feature with Inverness this season and he seldom faces the starter that he does not get very close to the judge. He has three chances on Saturday and surely he will say “good day” in one of his essays. High Sea is a useful customer and the roan usually does better in saddle than harness. However, W. Hughes sprang a surprise at Hawera with the gelding when he topped off a field in the 10-furlong heat in the latter department. High Sea. was the only winner on the circuit that was not asked to clip anything off his handicap time. Peter Pirate finished second in the Te Aroha Cup when a lame horse. At Thames he stood on the mark and then went a good race, while at Hamilton he put up a great fight and was only beaten by Warplane and Morning Sun. As this pair has done well since then, Peter must be dangerous in the Cambridge Cup. Marionette has been showing improved form of late and her Thames and Claudelands displays were of the encouraging order. The Gold Bell mare is engaged at a mile and a-half journey tomorrow and should again take a prominent part in the proceedings. Signor went sore on the eve of the Taranaki fixture and did not make the trip. The grey gelding is a difficult customer to train on hard tracks, but if the turf is pliable at Cambridge Taipare’s relative will not be far away from a good prize.